- Both Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) and Bethel University are private.
- BLC is located in Mankato, MN and Bethel University is located in Mishawaka, IN.
- Bethel University has more expensive tuition of $33,320 than BLC ($30,010).
- BLC has tighter acceptance rate of 79.12% than Bethel University (89.77%).
- BLC has higher SAT scores of 1,120 than Bethel University (850).
- Bethel University is larger with 1,292 students than BLC (830 students).
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| #196 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in Minnesota | Rankings | #18 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mankato, MN | Location | Mishawaka, IN |
BLC| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,010 | Undergraduate | $33,320 |
| $10,815 | Graduate | $9,310 |
| $20,038 | Financial Aid | $21,871 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | |
| 79.12% | Acceptance Rate | 89.77% |
| 44.30% | Yield | 24.37% |
| 1,120 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 850 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 830 | Total Students | 1,292 |
| 792 | Undergraduate | 1,181 |
| 38 | Graduate | 111 |
| 129 | Online Enrollment | 247 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 548) $3,970 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $4,760 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,290 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 42 Full-time 35 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 61 Full-time 120 Part-time |
| 112 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 195 Full-time 159 Part-time |
| $63,509 for Faculties $56,091 Part-time | Average Salary | $52,514 for Faculties $44,812 Part-time |